In a 30-Year Study of "Resilient" or "Invulnerable" Children,one Factor

question 23

Multiple Choice

In a 30-year study of "resilient" or "invulnerable" children,one factor that appeared to be common to all children who survived and thrived in very difficult situations was having:

• A)at least one person who believed in them and provided social support.
• B)a very strong and resilient immune system.
• C)an strong optimistic personality style.
• D)learned both problem- and emotion-focused coping skills at a young age.

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Definitions:

Anti-Bias

A stance or approach aimed at identifying, challenging, and opposing biases, stereotypes, and all forms of discrimination.

Behaviors

The actions or reactions of individuals, often in response to external stimuli, reflecting character or attitudes.

Scaffolding

A teaching method that involves providing supportive structures and guidance to allow students to step-by-step achieve greater levels of understanding or skill.

Self-Esteem

A term describing an individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth; it is the decision made by an individual as an attitude towards the self.